Selective Aid for Canada-France Coproductions (Mini-treaties)

Who can apply

Canadian production companies in search of additional financing for their film, animation, or television projects that are Canada-France coproductions.

Overview of the program

There are currently three mini-treaties signed between Canada and France:

• Canada-France mini-treaty – Film (production)
• Canada-France mini-treaty – Animation (production)
• Canada-France mini-treaty – Television (development)

Certain projects have been given priority under each of the mini-treaties:

• Film: priority is given to French-language dramatic feature films projects
• Animation: priority is given to the following projects:
  • Any one cycle of a series
  • Incurring a significant portion of its costs in Canada or France
• Television: French-language development projects for which a broadcaster from either coproducing country has issued a letter of interest.

For film and animation projects, the Canadian producers must first complete an application form for preliminary recommendation .

For television development projects, an application for financial selective assistance for the development of an original French-language program must be completed.

Overview of eligibility requirements

Eligibility varies between types of projects:

• Film projects are eligible in the production phase, once a preliminary recommendation (advance ruling) has been obtained
• Animation projects are eligible in the production phase, once a preliminary recommendation (advance ruling) has been obtained
• Television projects are eligible in the development phase, so no preliminary recommendation (advance ruling) is required

Please consult the Guidelines below for specific eligibility requirements.